Overview

Hype:

Betrothed Canyon is a very short slot canyon along Cohab Canyon. If you're already hiking Cohab Canyon, it will add about 20-30 minutes to your hike. There are a couple of drops that you can jump or downclimb.

Canyon Rating: 2BI

Time: 15-30 minutes

Length: 0.1 miles round trip

Longest Rappel: 10 ft

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
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Features:
  • Downclimbs
  • Wading
  • Wetsuit Generally Not Required
  • No Drinking Water
  • Slot Canyon
  • Wayfinding
  • No Restrooms
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Permits: Not required

Getting There

Navigate to 38.285177, -111.246297.

The mouth of Betrothed Canyon is located 0.4 miles down Cohab Canyon measured from the top of the switchbacks of the west trailhead. Leave the trail and scramble up the slick rock to get to a ledge about 50 feet above the canyon bottom. From this ledge, you'll get a great view of Cohab Canyon. The ledge parallels Betrothed Canyon for a few hundred feet then drops you off at the top of Betrothed Canyon.

Route

Betrothed Canyon is a short side canyon to Cohab Canyon. If you're already hiking Cohab Canyon, Betrothed Canyon only adds about a half hour to your trip. When we went, there were 3 pools of water that required wading up to your knees.

Location

Closest City or Region: Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Coordinates: 38.282520, -111.237854

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March 16, 2013 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Troop 601,

Story

We explored Betrothed Canyon after attempting then retreating from TOTGA Canyon with the Scouts. After finishing Betrothed Canyon, we explored several of the side canyons in Cohab Canyon.

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